Arizona § 28-8462 - Airport hazard; public nuisance; prevention and elimination
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8462 — Airport hazard; public nuisance; prevention and elimination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-8462. Airport hazard; public nuisance; prevention and elimination
A. It is declared that:
1. The creation or establishment of an airport hazard is a public nuisance and a public injury to the community served by an airport.
2. It is necessary in the interest of the public health, public safety and general welfare that the creation or establishment of an airport hazard be prevented.
3. Prevention of an airport hazard should be accomplished to the extent legally possible by exercise of the police power without compensation.
B. The prevention of the creation or establishment of an airport hazard and the elimination, removal, alteration, mitigation or marking and lighting of an existing airport hazard are public purposes for which a political subdivision may raise and spend public monies and acquire land or interests in land.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-8462
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8462 cover?
Section 28-8462 ("Airport hazard; public nuisance; prevention and elimination") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 28-8462?
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